Photos: A sneak peek at the Oscars bash

Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images01.22.2013

Master chef Wolfgang Puck holds a whole fish during a preview of the Governor’s Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland, event producer Cheryl Cecchetto and Puck will return to create this year’s Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-Oscar celebration, which will immediately follow the 85th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The 1,500 guests include Academy Award winners and nominees, show presenters and other telecast participants.

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Master chef Wolfgang Puck cooks a lobster with black bean sauce during a preview of the Governor’s Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Governors Ball food created by master chef Wolfgang Puck and chef Matt Bencivenga is displayed during a preview of the Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Smoked salmon Oscars and mini Kobe burgers created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck are prepared during a preview of the Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Marc Friedland, designer of the Academy Awards winners envelope and invitations, during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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The interior design is seen during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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The interior design is seen during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland, event producer Cheryl Cecchetto and Puck will return to create this year’s Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-Oscar celebration, which will immediately follow the 85th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24.Kevork Djansezian
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Event producer Cheryl Cecchetto speaks during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland, Cecchetto and Master Chef Wolfgang Puck will return to create this year’s Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-Oscar celebration, which will immediately follow the 85th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The 1,500 guests include Academy Award winners and nominees, show presenters and other telecast participants.Kevork Djansezian
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The interior design is seen during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Mannequins showing the costumes of waiters are seen during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland, event producer Cheryl Cecchetto and Wolfgang Puck will return to create this year’s Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-Oscar celebration, which will immediately follow the 85th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The 1,500 guests include Academy Award winners and nominees, show presenters and other telecast participants.Kevork Djansezian
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Governors Ball food created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck and chef Matt Bencivenga is displayed during a preview of the Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Governors Ball food created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck and chef Matt Bencivenga is displayed during a preview of the Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Master chef Wolfgang Puck speaks during a preview of the Governor’s Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Francois Peltereau-Villeneuve, president and CEO of Champagne Thienot, pours a Thienot Rose during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Master chef Wolfgang Puck cooks a lobster with black bean sauce during a preview of the Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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Sushi and shellfish station created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck and chef Matt Bencivenga is displayed during a preview of the Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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The interior design is seen during a preview of the 85th Academy Awards Governors Ball on January 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California.Kevork Djansezian
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